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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Wedding receptions are a time where the champagne starts
flowing as guests gather to celebrate the lucky couple’s love for each
other. A large component in the success
of the celebration often hinges on the songs that are played when the time
comes for people to put on their dancing shoes.
Thanks to A Music Plus in Denver for access to their song list in the
past, we have seen some amazing and sometimes memorable dance moves. As the special day nears closer, have a
meeting with your DJ or band to go over the song list to make ensure that your
guests will be boogieing all night. We
also love the idea of having a song request line on your RSVP cards for your
guest to fill out when they respond! This little touch will be a guarantee to
get people on the dance floor at least when their requested song comes on.

We’re here
to help guide your musical endeavors in the right direction to assure a
successful reception that will be one for the books! Even with the progression
of modern music, we are still seeing the classics sprinkled throughout the
night. The top songs of all time such as
“Respect” by Aretha Franklin and “YMCA” by the village people are always a
great introduction to get people up and dancing. There is always something about rock n’ rock
that gets people fired up. Classics such
as “You Shook Me All Night” by AC/DC can set the tone for the rest of the
night. Where we tend to see the most
classics is in the slower tunes. What
would a wedding be without a little Sinatra? “The Way You Look Tonight” and “As
Time Goes By” are endless love songs that are perfect for almost any wedding
celebration.

The 2012
wedding season has displayed some great dance music that produces smiles and
ensures sore feet the next day. Artists
such as Lady Gaga and Flo Rida along with DJs such as David Guetta and Calvin
Harris seem to be the go to people for great dance hits this year. The top 40 songs are a great place to look to
find modern songs that everyone will want to dance to. Slower songs like “Just a Kiss” by Lady Antebellum
and “I Do” by Colby Caillat will have your guests pulling their dates close on
the dance floor.

One of the
most sentimental events of the night is the father daughter dance. This song can capture the relationship
between the bride and the first man she ever loved. Here are the top five father daughter dance
songs of all time.

1)”Wonderful
World”-Louis Armstrong

2)”Cinderella”-Steven
Curtis Chapman

3)”I Loved
Her First”-Heartland

4)”My
Girl”-The Temptations

5)”Unforgettable”-Nat
King Cole

Another
special dance is the mother son dance.
For the mama’s boy this dance can be especially significant. We’ve compiled a list of songs to help guide
your song selection.

1)”Wonderful
Tonight”-Eric Clapton

2)”All You
Need Is Love”-The Beatles

3)”How Sweet It Is”-James Taylor

4)”My Wish”-Rascal Flatts

5)”Isn’t She Lovely”-Stevie Wonders

6)”Wing Beneath My Wings”-Bette
Midler

There are
many couples who have a significant song in mind for their first dance. Here is a list of some of the favorites that
have been categorized as the top first dance songs of all time for those of you
who are torn between various songs!

1)”At
Last”-Etta James

2)”Can’t
Help Falling In Love”-Elvis

3)”Marry
Me”-Train

4)”You and
Me”-Dave Matthews Band

5)”All My
Life”-K Ci and JoJo

6)”Lucky”-Jason
Mraz

7)”Then”-Brad
Paisley

8)”The Way
You Look Tonight”-Frank Sinatra

Weddings are a time of celebration, toasts, and dancing; so
we hope that with a little help from Calluna Events your wedding night will
leave guests spinning, twirling, and singing along to their favorite songs into
the wee hours as an ode to the love of you and your partner!